Number 1: Metalmark moth (Polillas de marca de metal) Scientific name: Tortyra slossoni (Family: Choreutidae) This moth is one of the smallest moths in Mexico. It measures 10 mm. Although they fly by day, it is difficult to find them. The term slossoni is in…
By Pritha Dey, expert moth-er 1. Prometopidia joshimathensis This drab-colored Geometrid moth was discovered in a semi-urban forest fragment, in the busy tourist town of Joshimath in the western Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, India. Dr Pritha Dey along with Dr Axel Hausmann and Dr Dieter…
There are many ways to enjoy moths. Here are a few activities to keep you busy this moth week: 1. Go mothing Mothing means searching for moths. You can do this at home (using a white sheet and a light), or you can join an…
Today’s guest: Angraecum sesquipedale, an orchid from Madagascar Sofia: Hello! Today we are visiting the lowland rainforests of Madagascar. Our guest asked us to meet on the edge of this forest and said to look up in the trees. Angie the Angraecum sesquipedale shouts from…
Who are the Moth-ers? Lovers of moths, that’s who! In this series, we meet some moth-ers from around the world. We’ll learn why moths are interesting and how everyone can enjoy their beauty. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to get outside and go mothing yourself! From…
Thanks to National Moth Week and to Ken Childs and Juan Carlos García Morales for images.
Who are the Moth-ers? Lovers of moths, that’s who! In this series, we meet some moth-ers from around the world. We’ll learn why moths are interesting and how everyone can enjoy their beauty. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to get outside and go mothing yourself! From…
National Moth Week is almost here and you can participate. Get involved and get mothing!
